History of CFS BC
CFS was co-founded in 1993 by Industry Canada and the Telephone
Pioneers of America who provided the necessary funds and volunteers to
launch the program. The Honourable Kim Campbell announced the inception
of the program in Kingsford Ontario in August 1993.
Our mission is to enhance the education of BC students through the
provision of quality refurbished computers and other learning
technologies in schools.
BC Tel was anxious to be a part of this exciting new program and
spearheaded by Al Harrison, provided the early telecom Pioneers with
supplies and a space to refurbish the growing stream of donated
computers.
Other workshops were opened along the way to provide volunteer and youth employment opportunities across the province.
| Place |
Year |
|
Computers |
| BC Tel Pioneer workshop |
1994 � 2004 |
|
25,297 |
| Victoria workshop |
1994 � 2007 |
|
12,775 |
| Kamloops workshop |
1998 � 2006 |
|
7,741 |
| Harbourlight, Downtown Eastside |
1999 � 2004 |
|
8,186 |
| Cranbrook workshop |
1999 � 2000 |
|
602 |
Prince George, First Nations
Technology Refurbishment Centre |
2004 � 2006 |
|
1,390 |
Students who begun kindergarten in 1993 have now graduated and are in
post secondary education or beginning their careers – our common sense
approach has seen many tangible and vibrant outcomes through the vision
of seeing opportunity rather than e-waste in surplus computers – a
powerful legacy!
More specific information about the CFS-BC program can
be learned by reading the year end reports below. Anyone wishing
additional information is encouraged to contact Mary-Em Waddington at
604-250-9936 or mwaddington@cfsbc.ca
Year End Reports
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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